Teaching Academic Writing in the Health Sciences: A Guide for Instructors, Mentors, and Trainers
Teaching Academic Writing in the Health Sciences: A Guide for Instructors, Mentors, and Trainers
by Ella August
University of Michigan Press, 2026
ISBNs
Paper: 978-0-472-04014-8
eISBN: 978-0-472-90568-3 (OA)
About the Book
Immersing trainees into academic research culture helps them learn to think, write, and publish like full-fledged researchers. Teaching Academic Writing in the Health Sciences offers best practice pedagogical strategies to help instructors, mentors, advisors, lab leaders, and ministries of health as they guide trainees toward professional development and publication. With practical strategies and examples, the book supports readers in improving their mentoring skills; creating effective writing assignments; providing effective feedback; developing writing courses; and planning publication workshops, retreats, and writing groups. In addition, the book includes strategies for supporting writers with varying backgrounds, including second-language speakers and neurodiverse writers.
Part 1 offers the pedagogical basis teachers need to apply best practices, as well as:
Part 2 focuses on the steps of writing a scientific paper, offering:
Part 1 offers the pedagogical basis teachers need to apply best practices, as well as:
- Tips for collaborative writing and writing productivity
- Strategies for using generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology in teaching and writing
- Open-access resources and instruction planning activities
Part 2 focuses on the steps of writing a scientific paper, offering:
- A strong foundation in the structure of and strategies for successful writing
- Customizable teaching materials on how to write a scientific paper
- Strategies for planning a paper, crafting writing to reach readers, developing persuasive arguments, and building a successful author team
- How-to write each section of a paper, from the title to the conclusion
- Guidance on navigating the publishing process, including selecting the appropriate journal and effectively responding to peer-reviewer comments
About the Author
Ella August is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
Reviews
“Teaching Academic Writing in the Health Sciences is a strong pedagogical resource that will help teachers in their course planning and graduate students with their own writing as it breaks down and demystifies the full process of scientific writing.”— Amy Flick, University of Pittsburgh
“I had a wise professor tell me that in order to become an effective scientific communicator you’ll need to write at least a million words that are critiqued. The book by Ella August is a great addition to the field as it provides a guide for teachers, mentors, and mentees to learn the secret sauce of effective scientific writing and strategies to get your work noticed so it has impact.”
— K. Michael Cummings, PhD, MPH, Medical University of South Carolina“Scientific writing skills are essential for success in academia and research. Through timely, clear, and practical advice, Teaching Academic Writing in the Health Sciences addresses a critical need within health sciences education for structured, accessible guidance on teaching and mentoring scientific writing.”— Danielle DeVasto, Grand Valley State University
Tags
Guide for Instructors, Mentors, Subjects, Teaching, Language Study, Reference, Education
Open Access Information
License: CC BY-NC-ND
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